How to Make You Hamster Trust You

Always remember, when you work with your hamster, that your hamster is much smaller and more sensitive than you. You can still become great friends though. Here is how to get your hamster to trust you. You could always try to just talk to it so it gets used to your voice and you or tell the hamster how much you love him/her.

 

Give your new hamster plenty of time to adjust to its new home, at least 2 days. Be patient, and don't be in a rush to handle your new friend. Simply put it it its cage and leave it alone to explore its new home and get used to its surroundings.

• Supply plenty of bedding (not cedar or pine shavings as these shavings could cause respiratory problems for your hamster) , plus a little bedding it might have already been using and a hiding place or two.
• Keep food and water in the cage with your hamster. It will go a long way toward keeping your hamster happy and comfortable.

Put your hand by the cage with its favorite treat in your hand. Hold still and let the hamster approach you. Give it a few treats this way, over the first few days.

Start handling your hamster without picking it up. Pet it gently and give it a treat.

Scoop your hamster up with both hands in a cup shape. When your hamster is fully on your hand, raise it up slowly and pet it a couple of times. If it is trying to bite you, put it back in its cage and reward it again. Do this over a table or on your bed in case you accidentally drop it.

Do this every time you want to get it out of its cage, and never try to pick it up with your hands. Pretty soon, it will walk on your hand without you giving it a treat.

Respect the hamster's space. If you have given the hamster a cave or hideout in its cage, avoid disturbing the hamster when it is in this space. Also, try not to disturb the hamster when it is asleep.

Whisper to your hamster nicely so it feels safe.

Don't name your Hamster ethnically unsuitable names as this will create an identity crisis for your pet hamster. Milton will do just fine as a hamster name. Or Harold.

Tips

• Be careful picking the hamster up with your hands.
• Never squeeze it, or trap it with a cup.
• Hamsters have really fragile bodies. Try not to drop it if it bites you.
• Avoid sudden or large motions, and don't make loud or sudden noises, especially as you begin to establish trust.
• Make sure that your hands do not smell of food (this may be the reason for it trying to bite).
• If they are not comfortable near you after a few weeks, just keep petting them and give treats as you go. Soon, the hamster will know you mean no harm and want to be friends.
• Be nice to it and give it some food at least once-a-day so it will be more comfortable and will feel safer and happier.
• Chinese hamsters are a good species of hamsters they are really nice and behave well too :)

Warnings

• When you have a new hamster, don't try this right away. Leave your hamster alone for two or three days before you try to play with it.
• Always keep a close eye on your hamster. Avoid letting it run around loose in the house. Hamsters are very fast and small. They can be hard to find if they escape.
• Do not feed your hamster too many treats.